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Paella party catering in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Rusher's Cross and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Rusher's Cross
How our paella party catering works in Rusher's Cross
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays.
Country parties near Rusher's Cross suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Rusher's Cross is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Rusher's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Rusher's Cross
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Planning a party in Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your party is in the TN20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Rusher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Rusher's Cross to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Wadhurst station is about 2.7 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rusher's Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN20, we can cook for your guests. For parties just outside Rusher's Cross, we cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Rusher's Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rusher's Cross for guests?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Rusher's Cross from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff